Theo Epstein
Baseball executive and World Series champion
Born
December 29th, 1973
51 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A prominent figure in Major League Baseball, this individual served as the general manager for two historic franchises, guiding each to a World Series championship. With a background in sports management, strategic decision-making and player acquisitions led to significant organizational improvements. Achievements include dismantling long-standing championship droughts for both the Boston Red Sox and the Chicago Cubs, marking notable moments in sports history.
Led the Boston Red Sox to the 2004 World Series championship, ending an 86-year drought
Guided the Chicago Cubs to the 2016 World Series championship, ending a 108-year drought
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